Plum Island, MA
Unincorporated community in Essex County, Massachusetts
Plum Island is a small unincorporated community in Essex County, Massachusetts. It is 2.6 miles NW of Salisbury, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 01952.
Plum Island at a glance
- State
- Massachusetts
- County
- Essex County
- ZIP code
- 01952
- Nearest town
- Salisbury (2.6 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 42.8125, -70.8139
Weather in Plum Island now
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Plum Island weather by the hour
Plum Island weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Plum Island.
This week in Plum Island
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Plum Island
What is the weather usually like in Plum Island?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 83°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 17°F average low
- 49.0 inprecipitation per year · 1,244 mm
- 67.1 insnowfall per year · 170 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Plum Island: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station GROVELAND, MA US (USC00193276), adjusted for the elevation of Plum Island.
Plum Island weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Plum Island through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:09 AM | 4:36 PM | 9 h 26 min |
| February | 6:38 AM | 5:16 PM | 10 h 37 min |
| March | 6:53 AM | 6:50 PM | 11 h 57 min |
| April | 5:59 AM | 7:26 PM | 13 h 27 min |
| May | 5:18 AM | 8:00 PM | 14 h 42 min |
| June | 5:02 AM | 8:25 PM | 15 h 22 min |
| July | 5:17 AM | 8:21 PM | 15 h 4 min |
| August | 5:48 AM | 7:47 PM | 13 h 58 min |
| September | 6:21 AM | 6:54 PM | 12 h 33 min |
| October | 6:55 AM | 6:02 PM | 11 h 7 min |
| November | 6:33 AM | 4:21 PM | 9 h 47 min |
| December | 7:05 AM | 4:11 PM | 9 h 6 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Plum Island?
Plum Island has a hot-summer humid continental climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 17°F (-8°C).
It gets about 49.0 inches (1,244 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is March and the driest is August. Snow is common: about 67 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Plum Island is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Plum Island
The closest live webcam is Seabrook: US 1 S MM 1.5, 6.3 miles NW of Plum Island.
Webcams: Windy.com. Distances in a straight line from Plum Island.
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Questions about Plum Island
Where is Plum Island, MA?
Plum Island is an unincorporated community in Essex County, Massachusetts, 2.6 miles NW of Salisbury.
What county is Plum Island in?
Plum Island is in Essex County, Massachusetts.
What is the ZIP code of Plum Island, MA?
The ZIP code for Plum Island is 01952.
What is the nearest town to Plum Island?
Salisbury, 2.6 miles away.
Are there webcams near Plum Island?
Yes. The closest is Seabrook: US 1 S MM 1.5, 6.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Plum Island?
July, with an average high of 83°F (28°C).
What is the coldest month in Plum Island?
January, with an average low of 17°F (-8°C).
How much does it rain in Plum Island?
About 49.0 inches (1,244 mm) a year; the wettest month is March.
Does it snow in Plum Island?
Yes, about 67 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Plum Island?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Plum Island have?
Hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa).
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